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Dreams Granted
In its fourth year, the St. Luke’s Faculty Enrichment Award was given to Daphne Teittinen-Schreck, Director of Educational Support Services and Pat Raffaele, Physical Education Teacher. Thanks to a generous donation by former SLS parents Steve and Liz Goldstone, this “Dream Grant” allows faculty to submit a proposal describing a personal project or journey that will enrich their lives. A team of peers reviews all proposals and selects winners.
This year’s winners had edible and potable wishes come true. Teittinen-Schreck, a New Year’s newlywed, will take cooking courses at the Culinary Institute of America with her husband Dan. “We both love cooking and can spend an entire day preparing a meal together,” said Teittinen-Schreck. The couple will put their new skills to use this summer when they cook for a post-wedding celebration with family and friends. For Teittinen-Schreck this is the ultimate wedding present: “I can think of nothing more enjoyable than spending days learning to cook new things and then having the perfect opportunity to share them with our loved ones.”
Raffaele, or “Raff” as he’s known on the Hilltop, has a longstanding passion for craft brewing. An early brewing attempt literally floated away after a storm flooded his basement. Raff is determined to return to his passion. Now, with some help from his friends—and the Faculty Enrichment Award—he will purchase new equipment and begin crafting his perfect brew. “I heard there were so many incredible entries, “ said Raff. “I was thrilled to be selected and still find it a bit unbelievable.”
Past winners include :
Director of Technology and horse-enthusiast Elizabeth Preston for dressage riding sport lessons.
Math teacher Elaine Greene to take a treasured family trip to Ireland.
Director of Character Education Kate Parker-Burgard to acquire bees and expand her family’s vegetable garden.
Math teacher Colin “Bucky” Buchanan to take a special cruise with his wife.
Computer Science and Math teacher and WSLX faculty advisor Jeff Kress to create his own home radio station.
US Health & Wellness Coordinator Camille DeMarco-Havens to take an anniversary trip with her husband, MS science teacher David Havens.
St. Luke’s School is a secular (non-religious), private school in New Canaan, CT for grades 5 through 12 serving over 40 towns in Connecticut and New York. Our exceptional academics and diverse co-educational community foster students’ intellectual and ethical development and prepare them for top colleges. St. Luke’s Leading with Humanity curriculum builds the commitment to serve and the confidence to lead.
